Harvester tine and bat assembly
US6910323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D57/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination for a harvester pickup reel, a harvester tine, and a method of assembling a pickup reel. In some aspects, the combination for a harvester pickup reel comprises a shaft, a tine supportable on the shaft for rotation with the shaft, and a fastener assembly integrally formed on one of the shaft and the tine. In other aspects, the combination for a harvester pickup reel comprises a shaft, a tine supportable on the shaft for rotation with the shaft and a fastener assembly. In such aspects, the fastener assembly comprises a first fastener member including a projection and a second fastener member defining a recess, the projection being insertable into the recess. In some aspects, the harvester tine comprises a support portion connectable with the second shaft to support the tine for rotation with the second shaft, the support portion being connectable to the second shaft without separate fasteners. In other aspects, the harvester tine comprises a support portion connectable with the second shaft to support said tine for rotation with the second shaft and a fastener assembly integrally formed with the support portion and engageable to connect the support portion to the second…
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